The True Cost Of Opening A Corporation

Companies advertise low fees to start corporations online but, what is the true cost of starting a corporation in Illinois? Compare the cost of starting a corporation in Illinois with LegalTools.Org against the 5 largest incorporating companies.

Best Value

Legal Tools

$49*

Express Filing
(24 hours):
FREE

Obtain S-Corporation Status from IRS
$25

Obtain Federal Tax ID (EIN):
$25

Corporate Minutes:
$25

Total
$124

Legal Zoom

$149*

Express Filing
(24 hours):
N/A
(Wait 5 Weeks)

Obtain S-Corporation Status from IRS
$80

Obtain Federal Tax ID (EIN):
$79

Corporate Minutes:
$69

Total
$377

Swyft Filings

$49*

Express Filing
(24 hours):
$175

Obtain S-Corporation Status from IRS
FREE

Obtain Federal Tax ID (EIN):
$70

Corporate Minutes:
$25

Total
$319

inc file

$49*

Express Filing
(24 hours):
$159

Obtain S-Corporation Status from IRS
FREE

Obtain Federal Tax ID (EIN):
$70

Corporate Minutes:
$25

Total
$303

My New Company

$79*

Express Filing
(24 hours):
N/A
(Wait 5 Weeks)

Obtain S-Corporation Status from IRS
$25

Obtain Federal Tax ID (EIN):
$45

Corporate Minutes:
$60

Total
$209

Biz Filings

$99*

Express Filing
(24 hours):
N/A
(Wait 5 Weeks)

Obtain S-Corporation Status from IRS
$45

Obtain Federal Tax ID (EIN):
$79

Corporate Minutes:
$75

Total
$298

*Prices DO NOT include state filing fees which are the same whichever company you choose.

Compare our services and prices against any company online and you will find that LegalTools.Org is Better, Faster and More Affordable than EVERYONE.

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